News
Valentine’s Day Menu celebrates famous Mexican Couples
February 8, 2010
Mexican Couples Celebrated at Zarela on Valentine's (Click on one image and they all will become large enough to see) Who are these couples and why did I choose to celebrate them this Valentine’s Day? This little selection represents a wide variety of love affairs. According to legend, the majestic Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl the volcanoes visible in their splendor on a clear day from Mexico City, were star-crossed human lovers who were turned into mountains. Popocatepetl is usually represented... [Read the full story]
Weekly Specials
Valentine’s Day Menu celebrates famous Mexican Couples
February 8, 2010
Mexican Couples Celebrated at Zarela on Valentine's (Click on one image and they all will become large enough to see) Who are these couples and why did I choose to celebrate them this Valentine’s Day? This little selection represents a wide variety of love affairs. According to legend, the majestic Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl the volcanoes visible in their splendor on a clear day from Mexico City, were star-crossed human lovers who were turned into mountains. Popocatepetl is usually represented... [Read the full story]
Events
On the air:Tati’s Kitchen
February 7, 2010
Okay so I didn’t post this on time but I only had one day notice but you can still listen to the Broadcast. It was fun and I think you’ll enjoy it. It’s a sign of the times that you can have a successful radio show even if you have an accent. Bravo Tati and bravo VoiceAmerica! It was a fun show to do because Tati is a good interviewer who prepares very well. The VoiceAmerica™ Talk Radio Network – Tatis’ Kitchen http://www.voiceamerica.com/voiceamerica… Tatiana Vidal S. is the ... [Read the full story]
Causes
The Mexican Cultural Institute
June 13, 2009
When the Mexican Cultural Institute was founded in 1991 to create awareness of the rich and vibrant cultural heritage of Mexico and operated under the able leadership of Mireya Teran, I became an instant avid supporter. When Ms. Teran was made an ambassador and Juan Garcia de Oteyza became its director, the focus became more literary but my commitment to its mission continued. When he left the directorship I became disenchanted and slowly drifted away. However, last year a brilliant visionary Raul Jaime Zorrilla Arredondo... [Read the full story]
Ask Zarela!
Ask Zarela: Lard one more time.
Question: I tried the recipe for Huitlacoche tamales the other day and the turned out great, though I may have steamed then for too long (1st time for me making tamales). My... [Read more]
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- Letter to Mom
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- Altar for the Dead
- Enchiladas de Chorro -Pancake-like Enchiladas from Sonor
- Ask Zarela: Higado Encebollado- My Mother’s Smothered Liver
- Gallina Pinta or Pozole de Pobre
- The Best Thing I Ever Ate- Creamy Rice recipe
- Mexico City: Its soul and essence with Ruth Alegria
Mexican Celebrations
La Candelaria in Tlacotalpan, Veracruz
Photo by Manu Bastien www.manubastien.com The Feast of La Candelaria in Tlacotalpan, Veracruz is certainly one of the most spectacular and joyous celebrations that I have ever... [Read more]
More Mexican Celebrations
- Festival of the City of Merida, Yucatan
- Three Kings’ Day Celebrations
- El Pedimento – New Year’s Eve in Mitla and Juquila, Oaxaca
- Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Sweet Potato Casserole
- The Thrill of Mariachi
- Friends of Oaxacan Folk Art Sale
- Celebrating two wonderful reviews in one day
- New York Book Fair – Segunda Edicion
- Labor Day Mexican-style
Zarela Martinez
Cooking With Zarela
Ask Zarela: Lard one more time.
Question: I tried the recipe for Huitlacoche tamales the other day and the turned out great, though I may have steamed then for too long (1st time for... [Read more]
Salpicon de Jaiba
Here is another light, delicious and simple to prepare fish has that we serve at the restaurant on miniature tostada shells. It makes a great passed appetizer... [Read more]
Ingredient of the Week
Yes! You can eat at Mexican food at Zarela if you’re on a diet!
Thanks to Tex-Mex, all Mexican food has gotten the reputation of being greasy, heavy and fattening at least among those who haven’ t traveled... [Read more]
Travel with Z
Monarch butterflies in Michoacan
Photo by Alfredo Martinez for visitmexico.com Want to get away from this freezing cold? Get on the plane and go to my next-Oaxaca nominee, Michoacan... [Read more]